Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1898 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XIX. NO. 61.

Chizum The Man.

Nominated Today At Goodland. Albert E. Chizum, of Morocco, was re-nominated for prosecuting attorney at the Republican judicial convention at Goodland, Tuesday afternoon. The vote stood forty for him to 13 for Elmore Barce, of Fowler. C. W. Hanley was chairman of the convention and B. F. Johnson, of Morocco, secretary. I I »

That Indianapolis News Article.

The Indianapolis News of Tuesday has a two column letter from . Rensselaer, written by W. H. Blodgett, the paper’s traveling correspondent. The article is devoted mainly to the Austin champagne case and to the tax ferret matters. The names of all the parties who sampled the champagne in Mr. Austin’s office on that famous Jan. Ist, afterwards according to Mr. Blodgett, had their pictures taken in a body and labelled, “The Ancient and Honorable Extra Drys.” The pictures of \V. B. Austin and Judge Thompson are given. The article, on the whole, makes a pretty fair and impartial statement of the matters of which it treats, though primarily aimed to be sensational. An amusing feature of the article is the statement, made with all gravity and seeming earnestness, that the grand jury which indicted Mr. Austin consisted of 5 Methodists and one Christian. That pretty soon the Presbyterians expect to have their innings, in the shape of a Presbyterian grand jury, and then other church people will have to look out. Things will reach a funny pass here, when the Judge of the court enters on his order book that the next grand jury is to consist of six Presbyterians, or or a mixture of Free Baptists and Predestinarians etc. etc.

Death of Mrs. Wallace Nichols.

Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, widow of the late Wallace Nichols, died at her home at Brookston last Sunday, Apr. 3rd, of consumption, after quite a long sickness. Her death is a most sad and lamentable one, for it leaves, wholly orphaned, four young children, the oldest only 9 years old and the youngest 2 years. Mrs. Nichols’ age would have been 31 years next September. The remains were brought here Wednesday, on the milk train, and taken to Smith cemetery, in Barkley Tp., for burial by the side of her husband. Short funeral services were held at the grave, by Elder J. L. Brady. Mrs. Nichols’ husband, Wallace Nichols, met death on the 22nd of last July, on the Henry Harris farm, near Mt. Ayr. He was supposed to have been crushed to death in the barn, by a frightened horse. He was a son of John L. Nichols, of Barkley.

Business and Property For Sale.

I have a good property for sale or trade. Good new stock of groceries and meat market. Present trade about SSO per day. Bradley factory working over-time and others starting up. Anyone desiring the business come and see me. No agents wanted. Reason for selling, am getting too old for business.

GEORGE HOEHN,

llorsvH for Sale. I have for sale several teams of work horses and drivers which I will sell cheap for cash or willgive time to parties who will makegood notes. Call and see stock at my farm 2\ miles southeast of Rensselaer. • wit Henry P. Jones.

The Monon was damaged very little by the recent flood and its business was not interfered with to any great extent. The road is anticipating a very heavy summer excursion business,.particularly at Cedar Lake and for that reason have been running its equipment through the shops and getting everything ready for the opening. All excursion cars will be made as good as new, repainted, refurnished and thoroughly cleaned ventilated. There’ll be no more complaints about them. In Tegular passage service the coaches are getting a general overhauling. The lowbacked seats will be taken out, and replaced with high-backed seats of the finest modern make. Freight equipment is in good shape, and in about six weeks the road will get five new freight engines. They will each weigh 178,000 pounds, without the tender, and will carry 200 pounds of steam, they will be used mostly on the south end of the road.

The jury was dissmissed Tuesday morning, for the rest of the term. The case of Abram Warne and wife against Wm. P. Irwin for setting aside a previous judgement, on the grounds of alleged fraud; was tried by Jesse E. Wilson as a special judge. He decided in favor of Mr. Irwin and the Warnes will take an appeal to the Supreme Court. The base of Emma Appleby vs the Monon rail road, which came here from Lake county was venued again to White county, by agreement of parties. In the damage suit of S. P. Thompson against the Monon, for loss from fires in Union Tp., the railroad agreed to pay S2OO and the case is dismissed.

On and after June Ist Mt. Ayr will get its mail supplied from Rensselaer. The town though on an alleged railroad, which is now a branch of the C. & E. 1., gets its mail service by star route, as do most other towns on that branch. At present it is supplied from Goodland, which is 16 miles distant. Rensselaer, however is only 9 miles distant. The carrier is to leave Mt Ayr at 7:30 a. m., and on the return trip leave Rensselaer at 11:30. It will be a daily service. It is also thought that Foresman will be supplied from Rensselaer.

Notice of Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Abijah J. Abbott and Frank Kennel of Rensselaer, Indiana, is this day by agreement dissolved. Said Abbott will continue the business and make collections of outstanding debts. Dated this the 29th day of March 1898. Abijah J. Abbott. 3w Frank Kennel. ——, I. ■■■■- I Our line of spring samples for tailor made clothing is now in seven hundred samples to select from. Suits sl2 and upward. Pants §3.50 and upward. Fendig Fair. Easter Hats. Do not forget to see those Easter bats at Mrs. Leekliders. Oh, how pretty: How cheap: Competition not in it. dlwl

House on McCoy Avenue, be vacant about April 20. Now occupied by. Sheriff Reed. Eight rooms, good stable, cistern, good water,, large lot. Enquire at this office, or apply to the owner, L. F. Bartoo, Remington, Ind. 11. J. Dexter will sell you all kinds of garden seeds in bulk, best seed, cheapest price.

Bradley, 111.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA,' FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1898,

Affairs of the Monon.

The Circuit Court.

A Mount Ayr Mail Route.

House to Rent.

The McCoysburg Fire.

The burning of the store at McCoysburg was briefly mentioned in Wednesday’s daily. It took place about 9 o’clock Wednesday forenoon. The fire was in the attic when first discovered and in a very few minutes thereafter, the whole roof was on fire. It was first noticed by a railroad train-man. The building belonged to A. McCoy, of Rensselaer, aqd was insured for SSOO. The building was put up about 15 or 18 years ago. The stock of goods belonged to Pleasant Gwin and Reed McCoy. They had $1,500 to $2,000 worth of stock, and about half of it was saved. It is uncertain whether there was any valid insurance on the stock.

Mt. Ayr Tile Factory Burned.

The.tile factory at Mt. Ayr was burned Tuesday noon. It belonged to Cohda Stucker and Frank Covert. Mr. Stucker's little boy caused the fire, by playing with matches. The factory, which was a large one and doing lots of business, was totally destroyed, with its machinery. Also two horses, and a cow. Also Mr. Stucker’s carriage. The.proprietors were neither of them at home having that very morning left with a party for Oklahoma. They were notified at Cljicago, by telegraph, but did not think it worth while to return. The loss was stated at $2,500, with no insurance. The tile factory was the sole or principal business of the owners besides gave employment to several persons.

Wants to Raise a Company.

Editor Republican: Please publish the fact that all young men who are willing to fight for their country, to send me their names. I have been very anxious to enlist in case of war. which now seems sure to come, and I find the only chance is to organize a company, and I prefer to go with those I am acquainted with. This notice is not backed by any official. But in case the required number express their willingness to go I shall use my best argument to procure arms and uniforms with .quarters at Rensselaer, ready to go at our Country’s call. Yours Reap.,

PERRY HAMILTON,

Feast of the Passover.

The great Jewish religious festival, the annual feast of the Passover, began Wednesday evening. It lasts for seven days and is an everlasting feast in commemoration of the deliverance of the race from Egyptian bondage. The main features of the ritual governing the festival are exactly as they were at the time of the exaltation of the race, and are drawn almost entirely from the laws as laid down by Moses in his narrative in Exodus. There is general observance of the rite, even among the Jews who are disinclined to cling closely to the established rites of the church. —~ ■ -.—l. Mrs. Henry Purcupile has opened up a millinery stock at her home in the residence part of the Ludd Hopkins’ building first door north of Wrights’ undertaking, and desires all of her old friends and patrons as well as others to call and see her goods and prices before purchasing, wdlm Mrs. Henry Purcupile.

Win. B. Austin closed a S2OOO loan in Pulaski county this week just one w J eek from receiving the application. The Insurance Companies take from four weeks to six months to close loans. dwlt The place to buy fruit is at the fruit store. Next door west of Fendig's drug store. Tom Zraik, proprietor.

Wheatfield Ind.

City Republican Primary Mass Convention.

The Republican voters of the City of Rensselaer, Indiana, are requested to meet in primary mass convention, jn the several wards of said City, on Wednesday April 13, 1898, at 7:30 o’clock P. M. at which time the following business will be transacted. Ist. Selection of five members to represent dhe ward on the Republican City Committee. 2nd. Recommend to the Chairman to be recommended to the Inspector of the City 7 election. One Judge of election and one clerk of election, one election sheriff, one poll book holder and 3d. to nominate a candidate to represent the ward as member of the common council, to be voted for at the city election to be held on the first Tuesday of May, 1898. Voters of the first ward will meet at city hall. ' Voters of the second ward will meet at sheriff’s office. Voters of the third ward will meet at court room. By order of the City Republican Committee. George E. Murray, Frank Warren, Chairman. Secretary.

The Semi-Weekly Republican.

The two issues of the SemiWeekly Republican now make 16 pages each week all printed at home. There are six pages or more of the latest, general news, and about the same quantity of local reading matter. There is not a weekly or semiweekly paper in Northwest Indiana that is doing any more for its readers than is The Republican; and outside of a few large places like Lafayette and Logansport, there are none that do as much.

Trustees Win First Fall.

The action to test the constitutionality of the act of (he legislature of 1897, at Columbia City, by which the terms of all township trustees and assessors in the state were extended for a period of two years came up for hearing Tuesday and Judge Adair sustained the demurrer to the complaint therebyholding the law’ to be constitutional. Au appeal to the supreme court was taken. - - 1 “"O •• •

New Trial Refused.

The motion for a new trial in the W. B. Austin champagne case was argued Wednesday, by R. S. Dwiggins and 11. B. Kurrie, for Mr. Austin, and C. W. Hanley for the state. Judge Thompson rendered his decision Thursday afternoon, overruling the motion for a new trial. It is understood that Mr. Austin will appeal to the Supreme Court.

Marriage Licenses.

( Albert C. Farmer, ( Lida Ritchey. I Tracy A. Bowdy, ( Lillie E. Forbes.

Millinery Opening.

Mrs. Purcupile’s millinery opening will be held on Friday and Saturday of this week, April Bth and 9th. The ladies are invite I to call and examine the stock. Just returned from the city with a full line of spring goods and an experienced trimmer, will have a special display of trimmed goods next week, come in and get your easier hat, As usual I sell goods on less profit than any firm in town. /■*" dw Mrs. C. E. Hersh wan.

Oil Route For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his oil and gasoline route,' oil wagon and horse.

S. G. HENDERSON.

Cheap But Effective

The compulsory 7 education law, has done great good in every part of the state. In many places it has so greatly increased the school attendance that new school buildings will have to be erected. The great number of children who did not attend school was never realized until the new law brought them in. In some places the law has proved a little expensive when counties were divided into several truancy districts, and where the truant officers were disposed to work their jobs for all the money there was in them. In this county the law was well enforced by a single truancy officer for the whole county, and at the relatively very small cost of only $64 for the whole school year. The officer is J. P. Hammond, of Rensselaer. ,

Congressman Faris Renominated.

George W. Faris, of Terre Haute, member of congress for the Fifth Indiana district, was re-nominated Wednesday, at Martinsville, after one of the strongest contests every Jield at a congressional convention in this state. There were four candidates and the nomination was not made until the 272nd ballot. Mr. Faris was born in this county, in the immediate neighborhood of and still has numerous near relatives here and also in Gillam Township. He is now occupying the highest official position of any native of this county, so frtr as we have information. He has made a good record in congress.

New Poll Law.

The new Indiana poll law, which is now in effect, provides for a fine of $1 to $25, to which may be added imprisonment in a county jail or workhouse for ten days, for anyone refusing to give a poll taker any information they may possess regarding the names, residence or other qualification in regard to voting of any person within their district, township, municipality, ward or precinct. The law especially applies to boarding-houses or hotel keepers.

Advertised Letters.

Mrs, Albert C. Burns, Ben F. Carr. Mrs. J. Dunkerley, Bertha Eagle, GeO. Kulyo, Alice Lucy, Willard Morehead, J. C. Laity, Elon S. Rodgers, Mrs. Melia Sn nipper, Mrs. Ida Scripter, Mickel Wilson, Anna Wall.

Farm Loans.

We are making a specialty of farm loans in Jasper and adjoining counties. Interest andoominission charges very reasonable. All loans made with privelgeof partial payments, by which borrower may save largely on interest. We guarantee prompt attention to every application placed with us. Hollingsworth & Hopkins.

Republican and Ind Journal.

The Republican now has clubbing rates with the Indianapolis Weekly Journal. Price for both papers one year, $2.10. There is no better city weekly on earth for Indiana readers, than the Journal.

Polled Angus Bull For Side. A five-eights Polled Angus bull, ;’..rec years old, and a fine animal, for sale very cheap. (Jul I on or address D. H. Yeoman. 4wp Mrs. L. M. Imes has reduced expenses in rents and can now sell millinery at lower prices than you can find any whore else in town. C(OIK UKE(IRE EASTER. “Attention I armers.’’ 1 will pay the highest market price for butter ami eggs, and sell you groceries as cheap as the cheapest. 11. J. Dexter. Grand Easteji Opening April 7.,-and K., at Mrs. Imes.

REGULAR WEEKLY EDITION.

County Correspondence

NORTH BARKLEY. Mesdames Gifford and Fanson did shopping in Rensselaer Saturday. Kittie Callahan whose w;rist has been sore for some time, had it opened and the swelling removed. Dr. Berkley performed the operation. Frank Black for some cause left home Monday morning but changed bis mind and returned- before night. •‘Think twice next time Frank before you start out.” Alf Donnelly is not the only “gravel on the walk” this year raising onions, as there will be about lifty acres grown in this vicinity and other garden truck such as potatoes, cabbage, parsnips, etc. Di*edge No, 2 had a break down last week and was idle five days. Mr. Stilts family have the measles. J Sowing oats is all the go now, the ground is tri pretty fair shape.

BLACKFORD.

A part of the farmers in this vicinity are.through sowing oats. Cain Galbraeth of Rensselaer, was on Nubbin Ridge Monday. Alvah Stephenson, of Parr, visited at F. M. Lakin’s Sunday. Emmet Pullins is able to be about again after quite a siege of the lung fever. Sunday school was organized at the Sand ridge school house Sunday afternoon. Christopher Morganegg is working on the Moody farm east of Valina. Henry Lenzbach and daughter Nora, of Benton Co., visited in Barkley last week. Ezra Switzer has been on the sick list. Joseph Pullins of Surrey, made a flying trip to Blackford Monday. S. B. Jenkins of Rensselaer, made a trip to Barkley Monday. Joseph Burns of Fair Oaks, visited at and near Blackford Saturday and' Sunday. Mrs. Ezra, and Miss I la Switzer did shopping in Rensselaer Friday. The people of this vicinity are in a hurry for the assessor to come along as their dog tax money is in wait for him as it is burning a hole in their pockets.

DEMOTTE.

Mrs. A. A. Tyler is on the sick list. The measles are raging around Pleasant Valley. Mrs. E. G. Warren visited friends and relatives here last week. Miss Sadie Granger returned home from Hebron last Tuesday where she has been for some time. W. 11. Tyler spent a few days in Chicago last week. William Barker of Kniman, was in town last Tuesday. There were two graduates from this school this year, May Fairchild and Arthur Frame. Mrs. Chattie Tyler has been elected- assisstant superintendent of the Junior League of this place. William Burns and wife now occupy the widow Bradbury’s property on McDonald street. I{. E. Halleck ami family and T. C. Savers and family moved here i from Kniman last week, Mrs. Emma Cooper of Momence, Ills., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Freels/ M. M. I'yler had quite a narrow e cape last Wednesday night,, while ■at Barrington, Ills., the hotel in which he was stopping burned to the ground and he only made his escape with his night clothes and over- . ! coat.